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Full-length robes are symbolic of religious faith for centuries among Arab countries and Muslim faith. Now, as the kingdom moves toward modernization, it is going to begin new changes.
Sheikh Abdullah Al-Mutlaq, a member of the Council of Senior Scholars, over his radio show named Friday Studio aired on Neda Al-Islam radio station on Friday Feb. 9, said Muslim women should dress modestly, but this did not necessitate wearing the abaya.
Sheikh Abdullah Al-Mutlaq, a member of the Council of Senior Scholars, over his radio show named Friday Studio aired on Neda Al-Islam radio station on Friday Feb. 9, said Muslim women should dress modestly, but this did not necessitate wearing the abaya.
The statement do not necessarily signalling a change in the law however, is the first of its kind from a senior religious figure. It follows the recent pattern of freedoms the Kingdom has been witnessing with the ruling of young Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman .
Only the government-appointed clerics associated with the Council of Senior Scholars are allowed to issue Islamic legal opinions (fatwa).
Recently, Saudi women have started wearing abayas in other colors other than the traditional black.
Only the government-appointed clerics associated with the Council of Senior Scholars are allowed to issue Islamic legal opinions (fatwa).
Recently, Saudi women have started wearing abayas in other colors other than the traditional black.
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According to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, wearing of abaya is not necessary as long as they wear modest and respectful clothing as stated in the Sharia law.
In recent years Saudi woman could face detention only by taking off her abaya in public.
The Kingdom has seen to be considerate of women’s rights recently, they even passed a decision to allow women to attend mixed public sporting events and grant them the right to drive.
In recent years Saudi woman could face detention only by taking off her abaya in public.
The Kingdom has seen to be considerate of women’s rights recently, they even passed a decision to allow women to attend mixed public sporting events and grant them the right to drive.
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